Course Overview
The Fiber & Textile Design course at KENCID immerses students in the creative and technical aspects of fabric development and surface design. Based in Nairobi, this program explores fiber structures, weaving, dyeing, printing, embroidery, and innovative fabric manipulation. Learners gain hands-on experience with traditional Kenyan textile techniques as well as modern digital design tools. The curriculum emphasizes sustainability, aesthetics, and commercial viability, equipping students to create unique textiles for fashion, interior design, and product development. At KENCID, students turn raw fibers into expressive and functional artworks that resonate in local and global markets.
Why Study Fiber & Textile Design
Studying Fiber & Textile Design at KENCID gives you the expertise to transform concepts into functional and beautiful textiles. You’ll learn to blend traditional African textile techniques with cutting-edge design practices, building a strong foundation for a career in Nairobi’s expanding creative industry.
Career Options in Fiber & Textile Design
Graduates of Fiber & Textile Design at KENCID can work as textile designers, fabric technologists, surface pattern designers, colorists, or production specialists. Career paths exist in fashion houses, interior design firms, textile mills, or through independent creative entrepreneurship across Kenya and beyond.
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Entry Requirements
Diploma Program
KCSE C-
Duration: 6 Semesters
Certificate Program
KCSE D- and Above
Duration: 3 Semesters
Foundation program
KCSE: Any Grade
Duration: 2 Semesters
